Television will never be the same.
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Cast: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty, Beatrice Straight, Wesley Addy, Arthur Burghardt
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 20 wins & 27 nominations total
Box office: $23,689,877
Budget: $3,800,000